Arts & Crafts

ADULT ARTS & CRAFTS — 18 & older

A variety of arts & crafts programs are offered for all ages. Fall registration opens Mon, July 11, 2022. Winter registration opens Mon, Oct 3, 2022. You may register at a recreation facility or online at greenvillenc.gov.

All programs have a registration deadline of 7 days prior to the class start date. This allows staff time to plan programs accordingly and make adjustments as needed. For more information, please visit the Center for Arts & Crafts at 2000 Cedar Lane or contact Sara Caropreso at scaropreso@greenvillenc.gov or call (252) 329-4546.

Pottery Club Membership Club members may use the facility, wheels, equipment, & tools when classes are not in progress. Electric throwing wheels, throwing and modeling tools, North Star Big Blue hand extruder, and a wide variety of glazes are available for club use. To enroll, participants must have taken at least one Pottery/Throwing class at the Center for Arts & Crafts. Participants must purchase clay at the facility for $20 per 25 lb. bag. Price includes glaze and firing. Check greenvillenc.gov or the current brochure for class times. Calendars are also posted at the Center for Arts & Crafts. 1 – Month Pottery Club Membership: $30 3 – Month Pottery Club Membership: $75 6 – Month Pottery Club Membership: $120 12 – Month Pottery Club Membership: $210

CERAMICS

Learn to Throw Jaycee Park Center for Arts & Crafts Perfect for those who have always wanted to try their hand at throwing on the wheel, this class provides the chance to learn the potter’s craft, from wedging

and throwing to finishing and glazing. Small class size ensures no waiting for a wheel. 6 week program. Rooms 205 & 206 212500.01 Wed Sep 14–Oct 19 9:00 AM– 11:30 AM Instructor: Ronnie Harrison 212500.02 Tue Sep 13–Oct 18 6:00 PM–8:30 PM Instructor: Toshi Higa 312600.01 Wed Jan 25–Mar 1 9:00 AM–11:30 AM Instructor: Ronnie Harrison 312600.02 Tue Jan 24–Feb 28 6:00 PM–8:30 PM Instructor: Toshi Higa Fee: $128; Greenville Resident Fee: $85. Each bag of clay (includes glazing & firing): $20

Refining the Basics Jaycee Center for Arts and Crafts Students will refine their throwing and trimming technique through making cylinders, bowls, and plates. Students will learn how to troubleshoot their centering, opening, and pulling techniques by throwing cylinders. Next, students will learn how to throw bowls and plates. Measuring and trimming techniques will be demonstrated to achieve the “perfect” thickness and make pots to be light-weight. This class is for intermediate and advanced potters only. Prerequisite: Learn to Throw or previous experience throwing on the potter’s wheel. 6-week program. Instructor: Toshi Higa. Rooms 205 & 206. 212018.01 Tue Sep 13–Oct 18 9:00 AM–11:30 AM Fee: $128; Greenville Resident Fee: $85. Each bag of clay (includes glazing & firing): $20

Put a Lid on it! Jaycee Park Center for Arts & Crafts This class will “cover” the many types of lid seatings, knobs, and pot forms for lids to sit on. Learn how to properly measure to your pot and lid to ensure a perfect fit! Glazing techniques for lidded vessels will also be covered. Prerequisite: Learn to Throw or previous experience throwing on the potter’s wheel. Room 206. Instructor: Toshi Higa 312021.01 Tue Jan 24–Feb 26 9:00 AM–11:30 AM Fee: $128; Greenville Resident Fee: $85. Each bag of clay (includes glazing & firing): $20 Slab-Building with Templates Jaycee Park Center for Arts & Crafts

Learn hand-building techniques using slabs to create forms with the use of your own hand made templates. Participants will learn how to create their own template from scratch to use and create a variety of forms including bowls, cups, and pitchers. Pre-made templates may be used for inspiration or for use to explore forms. 6-week program. Instructor: Grace Hale. Rooms 205 & 206.

212017.01 Wed Sept 14–Oct 19 6:00 – 8:30 PM

Fee: $128; Greenville Resident Fee: $85. Each bag of clay (includes glazing & firing): $20

Adult Pottery Workshop: Extruding Basics Jaycee Park Center for Arts & Crafts This workshop introduces participants to our North Star Big Blue Extruder, and the multiple ways it can be utilized. Participants will learn the basic functions of an extruder and how to set up different “dies.” Instructor: Toshi Higa. Room 206 212016.01 Sat Sept 24 10:00 AM–1:00 PM 312016.02 Sat Jan 28 10:00 AM–1:00 PM Fee: $38; Greenville Resident Fee: $25. Clay is included in class fee

Adult Pottery Workshop: Bowl Trimming Jaycee Park Center for Arts & Crafts

Perfect your bowl trimming skills in this hands-on workshop! Two leather-hard bowls will be provided for each participant to practice on. Participants are encouraged to bring their own leather-hard bowls as well. Limited to 5 participants, so please register early! Toshi Higa. Room 206 312024.01 Sat Feb 11 10:00 AM–1:00 PM Fee: $52; Greenville Resident Fee: $35.

DRAWING & PAINTING

Intermediate Watercolor Jaycee Park Center for Arts and Crafts

Advance your watercolor painting skills in Intermediate Watercolor! Build on the foundation skills learned in Watercolor Basics to create dynamic paintings and

develop your personal painting voice and style. A supply list will be provided at the first class meeting. Prerequisite: Watercolor Basics or prior watercolor painting experience. 6-week class. Room 204. Instructor: Ronnie Harrison 212108.01 Wed Sep 14–Oct 19 6:00 PM–8:00 PM Fee: $112; Greenville Resident Fee: $75

TEXTILES

Adult Crochet Jaycee Park Center for Arts & Crafts Discover the art of crochet that no machine can duplicate! Crochet is versatile, customizable, and portable, making it a great hobby! Crochet offers an opportunity for self-expression through color choice and project design decisions. Participants will learn the foundation stitches to build upon to be able to create wearables and/or home decor. A supply list will be provided at the first class meeting. Skill level Beginners to Intermediate. 6-week class. Room 207. Instructor: Brittany Lauterbach. (No class 11/11) 212065.01 Fri Oct 7–Nov 18 9:00 AM–11:00 AM 312065.01 Thu Jan 26–Mar 2 6:00 PM–8:00 PM Fee: $120; Greenville Resident Fee: $80

Sewing 101 Jaycee Park Center for Arts & Crafts Class participants will learn basic sewing tools and will learn to operate a sewing machine. This includes threading, winding bobbin, and sewing some easy projects to take home. Machines are provided or bring your own. Instructor: Brittany Lauterbach. 6-week program. Room 207

212510.01 Thu Oct 6–Nov 10 9:00 AM–11:00 AM 312018.01 Fri Jan 27–Mar 3 9:00 AM–11:00 AM Fee: $120; Greenville Resident Fee: $80